Zico's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Zico's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Knee (right) | 1985-05-25 | Missed several months of play, required surgery. | Zico suffered a serious knee injury during a match against Bangu in 1985. The injury occurred due to a collision with an opponent, resulting in a fracture that required immediate medical attention and surgery. | Collision with an opponent during a match. | 6 months | Underwent surgery followed by an extensive rehabilitation program. | Missed the rest of the season, but made a successful return to professional football. | The injury was a significant mental challenge, but Zico remained resilient and focused on recovery. | Had minor injuries before but nothing as severe. | Returned to full competition after 6 months of rehabilitation. | High | Surgery and physical therapy. | Club's medical team and specialized surgeons. | No long-term impact reported, made a full recovery. | Strengthening exercises and protective gear. | Missed the rest of the 1985 season. | Severe pain and inability to move the right knee. | Moderate, monitored closely after return. | Support from family, team, and medical staff. | Club's facilities and specialized medical centers. |
| Sprains | Ankle (left) | 1983-09-09 | Missed a few weeks of play, required rest and rehabilitation. | Zico twisted his left ankle during a routine training session in 1983. The sprain was moderate, leading to a few weeks away from the field for recovery. | Twisted ankle during training session. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method followed by physical therapy. | Short-term impact, returned to play without major issues. | Mild frustration due to missing games but remained positive. | No significant previous ankle injuries. | Returned to full training and competition after 4 weeks. | Moderate | RICE method and physical therapy. | Club's medical team. | No long-term impact reported. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed a few matches in September 1983. | Pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the left ankle. | Low, monitored during initial return. | Support from family, team, and medical staff. | Club's facilities. |
| Strains | Hamstring (left) | 1982-03-14 | Missed several weeks of play, required rest and physiotherapy. | Zico strained his left hamstring during a match in March 1982. The injury was due to overexertion and resulted in several weeks of recovery. | Overexertion during a match. | 3 weeks | Rest and a structured physiotherapy program. | Short-term impact, but returned to play in good form. | Motivated to recover quickly and return to the field. | Had minor muscle strains before but nothing severe. | Returned to full competition after 3 weeks. | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy. | Club's medical team. | No long-term impact reported. | Regular stretching and conditioning exercises. | Missed a few matches in March 1982. | Sharp pain and tightness in the left hamstring. | Low, managed with proper conditioning. | Support from family, team, and medical staff. | Club's facilities. |
Zico's Sports Injuries Videos
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